Iron ore miners in the Pilbara are under pressure to slash their emissions and preparing to fork out billions of dollars on emissions-free haul trucks and renewables.
Fortescue Metals principal of build and test Gavin Selth says that in motorsport, everyone talks about making it on to the grid.
All three are relying on renewable energy to replace the gas and diesel that currently power their mining, rail and port operations, but making slow progress on the vast solar and wind farms that will be required. and other heavy machinery thanks largely to the acquisition of Williams Advanced, which also came with software vital to battery management.Fortescue has been showing off an old Terex haul truck retro-fitted with its drive train and is working with the Liebherr Group to build at least 120 new trucks.
Anglo American, which is committed to making its mines carbon-neutral by 2040, also has its own drive train. Other big mining companies have opted to stay out for the space while working with truck manufacturers on battery and hydrogen fuel cells. In rail, Rio will take delivery of four electric locomotives in early 2025 for trials where it expects to learn a lot about battery performance in the Pilbara.Rio general manager of rail, ports and core services, Richard Cohen, says whether they prove a viable alternative to diesel will be all about size and scale.
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